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Hi,
I know that the titles of single creative works aren't eligible for trademark, but that a series can be. I've just discovered that my chosen book title (The Last Prince) is also the name of a drama series that was on TV in the Philippines in 2011. Totally different theme, content, feel -- so I don't think there's much risk of confusion -- but I'm self publishing, so I'm extra worried about unwittingly infringing someone's intellectual property rights.
Any advice is much appreciated. I love my title and it really fits, but I don't want any issues, either!
I know that the titles of single creative works aren't eligible for trademark, but that a series can be. I've just discovered that my chosen book title (The Last Prince) is also the name of a drama series that was on TV in the Philippines in 2011. Totally different theme, content, feel -- so I don't think there's much risk of confusion -- but I'm self publishing, so I'm extra worried about unwittingly infringing someone's intellectual property rights.
Any advice is much appreciated. I love my title and it really fits, but I don't want any issues, either!